Understanding God’s Will

I am currently reading the book “Understanding God’s Will” by Kyle Lake.

Understanding God’s Will is about redefining the concept of God’s will and focusing less on the destination and more on the journey. It takes some of the stress out of the big decisions in life and gives us hope in times of greatest tragedy. And it might just give you a better understanding of God.

Great read…should pick it up…or borrow it from me as soon as I wrap it up

Weekend Wrap Up (one day late)

Had a great weekend…

-Of course we went to Newport R.I. for 2 days (Thursday and Friday)

-Hung out with our good friends Chad and Jen

-Went to dinner @ Maestro’s in Saratoga Springs…that place will eat…best Salmon I have ever had…trust me

-Sunday was a typical sunday, Great church services and great music…we love it

-First Sunday in a long time where after church we could actually go home and just hang out

-We rented two movies from redbox (which is a fantastic thing by the way), 300 and Juno. I only recommend Juno, quite witty and clever at times. 300 a little disappointing even though I wish to someday be of the stature of a spartan….what beasts they are…wow

Newport Weekend

This past Thursday and Friday we had a great opportunity to hang out in Newport R.I. What a beautiful place, covered with multi million dollar mansions, cliff walk countryside and of course the ocean. My wife and I rented out a bed and breakfast in Downtown Newport and we did what love to do on VACA: Explore!

-Stopped in Providence on the way down (which is also beautiful) and lucky to find out we got a parking ticket, the metered parking system in Providence is so messed up; which is not a beautiful thing. Don’t you pay for the meter that is beside your car? Ok thought so.

-Our Bed and Breakfast was the best, we arrived and were greeted by possibly the nicest people ever (the owners). Great stay!

-Got a clam sandwich for lunch and had calamari for an appetizer, its must on vacations located near the ocean to throw down as much seafood as possible, and we did

-Explored the infamous cliff walk

-Drove down ocean drive 5 or 6 times during our stay

Threw down unlimited crab legs at Flo’s clam shack, only 12 bucks (This was one of those places all the locals go to, no fancy shmancy stuff, straight to the business of good eating)

-Walked through the Marble house (our future house), one of the gi-normous mansions from the 1800’s

-We relaxed and just had a great time enjoying a short couple day trip. Newport was great we will be back soon.

-Weekend wrap up coming up!

This Weekend @ Northwaychurch.tv

It’s not often that the weekend wrap up is directly followed by a “This weekend @ Northwaychurch.tv” post, but I am headed out of town for a couple of days in Newport, RI (I will blog on this) and will not return to the blog world probably until Monday next week. So here is what you can expect @ Northwaychurch.tv this weekend:

Set List:

It’s all Because of Jesus by Steve Fee

God of this City by Chris Tomlin

Let God Arise by Chris Tomlin

How Great is Our God by Chris Tomlin

I guess it is Chris Tomlin Week…

Weekend Wrap Up

-Rocked out Separate Ways by Journey

-Had a great time with my wife, Snide (Our Drummer) and Book(Media MAN!) on Friday@Fridays…threw down food…like we always do

-I had Humpty Dumpty soft serve ice cream, Starbucks frappucino, and Coldstone Birthday cake remix ice cream all within 6 hours of each other on Saturday….oh yea I was hurting

-Sunday was ridiculous @ Northwaychurch.tv Clifton Park. As I am actually sitting in the 10 am service (rare occasion), one of our camera men passes out and is flat out on the floor. A gasp fills the room, followed by commotion and a scramble to make sure he is ok. Turns out he locked his knees and blacked out for a second. Craig (the camera guy) who is also 6 foot 7, said while on the floor and I quote “Just put cones around me.” meaning ignore me and don’t worry about it, with a bit of humor. Hillarious. In the mean time another lady across the room passes out from the anxiety of the situation, and people come running down the aisle shouting “Pastor Buddy, we have another one!” People are now frantic and rumors start of carbon monoxide and other absurdities, people are jetting out of the auditorium requesting their children and leaving the building. Medics now enter the scene as a precaution and tend to the people who were needing care. Needless to say we simply closed up that service with a last song and released everyone. Everyone, Craig included, is fine and there are no worries! What a day!

-Revolution starts this week!

Saturday @ The Saratoga State Park

This past Saturday my wife and I had a day to relax and enjoy the amazing weather. We live within 2 miles of Saratoga State Park and decided to spend a few hours there, Saturday enjoying a picnic, some Frisbee and a nice walk through the beautiful park. I love to immerse myself in God’s creativity, through his creation. Sometimes I just sit back and marvel at the beauty of each and every piece of creation. Isn’t it amazing the amount of detail God put into each and every tree, river, rock, flower…etc?

Note: I feel so north east white it is ridiculous. Man we all need tans pretty fast.

We had a great day and finished off the afternoon with some soft serve ice cream @ Humpty Dumpty’s. My wife loves a twist cone and I am more of a vanilla guy. What is your favorite? I hear down south especially in Florida, they do not have soft serve ice cream? Weekend wrap up is on its way…

Skillet Concert@ Northwaychurch.tv

Last night we had the Comatose Tour come to Northwaychurch.tv Clifton park. We had a great night of music and hanging out. The fire alarm went off…this is a regular occurrence for all big Northwaychurch.tv events. Got to hang out backstage and meet some of the guys from all of the bands (Skillet, Thousand Foot Krutch and Decyfer Down). Had a short discussion with the lead singer, Caleb of Decyfer Down. He is a great guy and used to lead worship all over the D.C. Metro area. Skillet had a live cello during their set, the cello player was all amped up while backstage. These guys/gals from all the bands rock and they are putting out great and very positive music. What a show and what a night! The band members were all so exhausted and have to travel to Maine for a show tonight. Keep them in prayer; especially for strength and energy. Many more concerts to come @ Northwaychurch.tv Clifton Park. I will keep you posted on all events.

This Weekend @ Northwaychurch.tv

This week our set list is:

Separate Ways by Journey (Instrumental: note: singing @ the level of Steve Perry, nobody can, myself included)

Marvelous Light by Charlie Hall

From the Inside Out by Hillsong United

Salvations Chorus by Todd Fields

Faithful by Steve Fee

Skillet/TFK/Decyfer Down Concert Tonight @ Northwaychurch.tv Clifton Park!

Have a great weekend!

Elevator Life

Can you imagine 41 hours of your life on an elevator….this guy can

I think I will pass

Weekend Wrap Up….yes I still am naming it this

-Music set this week had me all amped up

-So sore from landscaping our back yard. tis the season for spring cleaning. I am sore from it, obsurd!

-Happy birthday Dave Bookhout (D book turned 22 this weekend)

-Had Vertical/nine12 this sunday night, the band rocked and loved seeing all of the students

-Taxes due today and I just finished them up yesterday…not too shabby

-God is doing big things through the people of our church. people are ready and willing to do whatever!

-This week is Skillet/Thousand Foot Krutch Concert…right on!